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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
Travelling Thespians.

New YoRK, September 13.--It soems
that theatrical companies are endeavor-
ing 10 travel at reduced rates, on the plea
that the members, when on the road, con-
stitute family. d. b. Farmer, general
manager of the Erie, does not think so,
and has ordered his conductors not to ac-
cept thousand-mile family mileage tickets
from "itinerant Thespians," whose only
ties are those of managers contract.
"Since the enactment OF the interstate
commerce law" said one OF the officials of
the company yesterday, theatrical COM
panies have been casting about for some
way in which to evade 1t. If these people
were allowed to succeed in their scheme,
it would practically give them the same
advantage over the general public that
they formerly possessed"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
THE ROBBERS.
The Manchaca Outlaws Turn Up
Between Lockhart and Luz
ling, and Pursued.
Terrible Tragedy Near Farmers.
vllle---A Wretch Stays His
Wife, Kills Himself.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
LULING, Tex, September Is. This
evening, as Mr.. A. j. Rife and Rev. Mr.
Dixon were coming from Lockhart to this
place, robber rode up to them, say
ing;
"Men, have you; crawl off your
buggy"
The demand was complied with, and
with drawn revolver he demanded their
money, which they promptly gave up.
After asking them what their business
was, and on being told one was preacher
and the other farmer, he handed back
their money, saying:
"I don't want money from your sort of
men; it's drummers we are after"
He then left them to go on their way
and they had not gone far when they met
another armed man, who asked them how
long before the Lockhart stage would bs
along. They told him soon, and on tn,
arrival of the mail hack it was learned
that the two had met and stopped tn,
hack and demanded of the driver and Mr.
R. l.. Young, New Or
leans drummer, their money. Tn,
driver had no cash. Mr.. Young gave
them $1.25, telling them it was all the
money he had, although he states that he
had hid his pocketbook out of their sight
which contained considerable funds. Of
ficers are now in pursuit, and it is more
than likely they will be captured. One OF
the men was small and had gray eyes.
The other was light or red complexion
and was ahnnt siY feet fnll
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
NEGRO PREACHER MoBBED.

A Crowd of Negroes Attack a Colored
Divine to Whip Him.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
MIsEoLA, September 13.-Last night,
as j. l.. Griffin, a negro Baptist preacher,
was returning from the colored Baptist
church, he was attacked by eight or ten
negro men, who caught and attempted to
whip him with a horsewhip. Griffin
knocked several of them down before they
succeeded in downing him. He was
badly choked and beaten by the
mob, and would doubtless have
been seriously injured but for the
timely arrival of Richard Dennis, q colored
man living near, who, hearing Griffin's
cries, grabbed his gun and ran to his
assistance. County Judge W. A. Hart
and Deputy Sheriff r. l.. Taylor have
been investigating the case to-day. Sew
erai arrests have been made, and Others
will follow. The officers are of the opin-
ion that conspiracy was entered into by
these negroes to whip Griffin on account
Of some remarks made by him during
prohibition speech, which he made here
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
RopRnRs HnARp rRoM.
They Hold UP o Preacher and Mail
Hack.

They Hold up o Preacher and Mail
Hack.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
LooyHAsT, September ia robber
held up Mr.. Rise and Rev. Dixon, of our
town, who had met and stopped TO talk on
the LOckhart road, near West Fork, to-
day about 5 O'Clock. On finding one was
farmer and the other preacher he gave
them back their change, saying he was
after drummers. The gentlemen, further
on towards LulinR, met another robber,
who asked them how long before the Lu-
ling mail hack would be along, which was
short distance behind. The robbers
Joined and held up the mail hack with the
usual pursuaders, found the driver short,
and got one dollar and quarter from a
New Orleans drummer, who says he hid
his pocketbook. The mail sack was un-
touched. Both robbers are about thirty
five years old, light completed. One
rode bay,the other claybuck.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
From San Angelo.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

opcClh leieSrhln tO tne othtesuihn
SAN ANGELO, September 13.-Paymas-
ter Poole, of the United States army, will
pay off the soldiers at Fort Concho to-
morrow.
Capt. VIM. Scott, of the ranger force,
with several of his men, passed here to-day
on his way to Ballinger.
The wool season was opened here to-day
By the arrival of fifty-three bags, owned
by Capt. John Rice. The last spring clip
of wool was disposed of here at highly
satisfactory figures, and large amount
of wool is anticipated here this fall.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
The Mayfiower and Volunteer,

NEW YORK, September 13.-The pros
poets for final trial race between the
Mayhower and Volunteer are not very
bright this morning. The sea is smooth
and the breeze very light. The Volunteer
crossed the line first at 1041, followed by
the Mayfower one minute later. The wind
was only six miles an hour at the start.
After the yachts had passed the outside
escorted by the Thistle, the wind died out
and the race was declared off for to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
A Matter for the Commission

NEW YORK, September 13.-The board
of manufactures of the produce exchange
met this afternoon and adopted resolu-
tions protesting against the action of
railroad companies in giving lower rates
on grain, provisions and lard to European
and continental points than to seaboard
cities, thus discriminating against our
own country. committee was ap-
pointed to lay the matter before the in
terstate commerce commission with the
request that they enforce the law.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.

A Villain Shoots His Wife and Then Conn
mits.Suicide.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
FARMERsvILLE, September 13. - Joe
Hooten, young married man who lived
near here, shot his wife twice to-day
once in the head and once in the side near
the heart, and then shot himself through
the body. He died instantly, and his
wife is in a very dangerous condition.
His wife had left him, and he shot her and
killed himself because she would not agree
to live With him longer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
during the late campaign. The anti me-
groes are reported to have made several
threats to whip him.
ONE OF IRELAND's PETS.

An Ex-Convlct Arrested, Charged With
Train Robbery---The Man Who
"Sauealed."
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, September 13.-Constable
Stevens and Deputy United States Marshal
Battles to-day made another arrest of a
suspected train robber, on information
furnished by the man Humphries, now in
the Bosaue county jail, and who, in order
to save himself, has "squealed" on the whole
gang. The name of the man caught
to-day is George Brown, who was sent to
the penitentiary from this city several
years ago, for shooting an officer. Brown
was given term of seven years, but was
pardoned by Governor Ireland. He was
captured on ranch four miles south of
the city, and there is strong evidence to
connect him with both the McNeill and
Flstonia train robberies. He will have
preliminary hearing to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
Schaefer Heard From

ST.. LOUIS, September 13.-Charley
Schaefer to-day received telegram
from Jake Schaefer, the champion bill
lizard player, who is now in Paris, that
his match with Vignaux is OFF on account
of their inability to agree on referee.
The match was made in July and was to
have been for three thousand points,
balk line, to be played in five consecutive
nights for $4,000 side. Schaefer says
he will leave for home on the oath of
September.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
Buried in the Ruins.

New oORLEANs, September 13.-Last
night three large sheds, at the corner OF
Howard avenue and Euphrosine street,
fell, burying number of people, killing
two outright, and severely injuring several
others. The sheds were old, and had been
recently purchased by the Illinois Central
railway, which granted permission to
people of the neighborhood to carry off
the old lumber. large crowd was so
engaged, when, without warning, the shed
fell over, burying most of the people in
the ruins
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
A Relative of General Washington.

OwENsBoRo, KY, September 13.-Wm.
A. Washington, up to his death the nearest
living relative of General George Wash
ington, who was the last male representa-
tive of the name, died Sunday morning at
his home near this city. He was 81 years
of age, and was in many respects most
interesting character. He was born in
Virginia, April 5, 1900, and moved to
Kentucky when about six years old. He
was the son of Fairfield Washington
second cousin of George Washington, and
was the Oldest of ten children.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
The Bald Knobbers.

ST. LOUIS, September ia special
from Jefferson City says the jury in the
federal court, this morning, in the cases
of Samuel Preston, s. Pener and William
Roberts, the christian county Bald Knob
bers, charged with intimidating witnesses,
etc., returned verdict of guilty in each
case. This is the last of the Bald Knob
ber cases,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
Conference.

SARATOGA, September ia conference
was held this afternoon between the
friends of Hiscock and Miller, at which, it
is said, there was general agreement
upon leading matters in to-morrow's
convention relating to the organization
and the ticket
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
NEW LAREDO. MEXICO.

Fatal Duel Between Two Youths Attend
ing the Same School.
Special Telegram 10 the Statesman.
LAREDO, Tex, sSeptember l2.--IR New
Laredo two boys, aged between fifteen and
seventeen years, named Albert Garcia and
Manuelo Rodriguez, who attended the
same school, became involved in a quarrel
in the playground one day last week.
Nothing came of the quarrel except
to engender bad blood between the boys,
and yesterday they were playing ball on
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
Accident to a Synagogue.

CHICAGO, September 13.-The roof of
the Jewish synagogue on Judd street,
caved in this morning, burying number
of workmen who were repairing the build
ing. Part of the walls also caved. Five
men are known to be hurt, one fatally in
iured, the other four seriously wounded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
RUSSIA.
THREATS.

81. PETERSBURG, September 13.-It is
semi-oficialIy stated here that in the
event of failure of the present negotiations
concerning Bulgaria, the czar's govern
ment will consider itself justified in pro-
claiming the annullment of the treaty of
Berlin.
The Novoe vremya says the attitude of
the reserve maintained by England re-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
BELGIUM.
THE OWL GUARDS.

BRUssELs, September 1S.-On hearing
that the committee having in charge
preparations for the approaching military
encampment at Chicago intended to
transport foreign troops as second and
third GLASS passengers, the civil guards
here decided not to accept the invitation
to attend the encampment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
CANADA.
THE FISH BUSINESS.

TORONTO, September 13.-The Globes
London correspondent cables reitera-
tion of the statement that, on behalf of
Canada, the fishing commission will re-
questa free exchange of natural products
in return for fishing concessions to the
United States,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
ITALY.
CHOLERA IN THE ARMY.


ROME, September ia brigadier in
the Pontifical Gems D'Armes has been at
tackled with cholera. Much anxiety has
been felt in the vatican. The pope has
ordered that the strictest precautions be
taken to prevent the spread of the
disease.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
A Republican IN Luck.

SAN Francisco, September 13.- Lieu
tenant Governor R. W. Waterman took
the oath of Office as governor this morn
ing, the executive chair having been made
vacant by the death of Governor Bartlett.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
AT THE HEAD.

Best Pianos.
Best Organs
Best Warranty.
Largest Stock.
Most Varied Stock
Goods Exactly ss Represented
Instruments of ell Grades and Prices.
Easy Terms to Prompt Paying Purchasers.
q. H. HAZARD g. CO.,
Music Dealers,
9l2 Congress ave-,
Austin, Texas
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
Renresentative Indians.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan, September 49,
W. Fl. Barker, Indian post trader at Oar
lington, I. T., passed through this city
this morning, accompanied by ten
Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians, en- route
to Philadelphia. The names and tribes
of the Indians are: Little Chief, Wolf
Face, Pawnee Man, Man-on-Cloud and
Bay Chief, of the Cheyennes, and Black
Cayote, Little Bear, White Snake, Bear
Feathers and Mountain Chief, of the Ara.
pahoes. They are selected as the best
representatives of their respective tribes
to be present in Philadelphia at the cen
tennial celebration of the adoption of the
national constitution, and are all fine
adult specimens of their race.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
The Grand Army of the Republic Again

III OI Hr1et 1hItr1J OI U1IO ItCPuUIIC 11BdIH .
MEXICO, Mo-. September 13.-A number
of business men have s1gnified their in
tention to put pictures of the president
over the streets in the line of march dur
ing the ex-confederate reunion parade
Wednesday. Major Hiram Ricketts,,
chairman of the committee, requested that
this part of the programme be omitted, as
several Grand Army of the Republic posts
had been invited and will take part in the
parade, having in view the Wheeling
affair, and not desiring to offer an affront
to the Grand Army boys. Some have ac-
ceded to Major Ricketts, request, while
Others are as yet undecided. General W.
@. P. Breckenridge, of Lexington, KY,
has been selected as the orator of the oc-
casiOn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
Annual Cotton Statement.

New ORLEANS, September 9.-The Off
cial annual statement of the National
Cotton Exchange gives the following fig
ures, showing the cotton movement of
the United States for the year ending Au-
unSt 81:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
Governor RIackb,,rn DYING

LOUISVILLE, September ia dispatch
from Frankfort states that Ex-Governor
Luke P. Blackburn is sinking rapidly and
cannot live "a hours.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15

specting Bulgaria, is attributed here to
the idea that German Intervention in
Bulgaria will suffice to give matters turn
disagreesble to Russia without English as
sistance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
NEWS
O'Brien in His Cell Receives @
Handsome Contribution
From America.
A Big Demonstration Being Or
ganlzed at Mltchelltown.
Member Suspended.
ENGLAND,
DYNAMITE EXPLOSION.


LONDON, September 13.-A dispatch
from Callao announces that an explosion
of dynamite occurred in the custom-house
there yesterday, killing six persons and
injuring eight others.
MATTERS IN PARLIAMENT.
LONDON, September 13. During the
discussion in the house of commons last
night of the amendment made in the
house of lords to ths coal miners bill, Mr.
Graham, advanced liberal member fol
Lanarkshire, was suspended for refusing
to apologize for derogatory reference to
the house of lords. Mr.. Edward Har-
rington, nihilist member for west Kerry
was also suspended during last nights sit.
ting of the house, at the time it was
considering the amendment made by the
house of lords to the "Trunk" bill in refer.
ence to weekly payments of wages in Ire
land.
Mr.. Harrington, after being warned fol
his utterances during the debate, was or
dered by the speaker to resume his seat
He replied passionately: II will not re
sume my seat. You have been watching
to pounce upon me ever since arose.
claim my right to speak"
Mr.. Harrington was thereupon sus-
pended and retired from the house annie
the cheers of Parnellite members.
ELECTED MEMBERS.
LONDON, September 13.-Henry Labou-
chere, j. 7. Brunner and Robert Leak
have been elected members of the Irisl
National league.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
WASHINGTON NOTES.

NEW ORLEANS, September 12.-The fol-
lowing letter from President Cleveland,
addressed to the mayor of this city, was
received to-day:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-15
IN LUCE.

DUBLIN, September 13.-O'Brien re-
ceived e100 from America, which he in.
tends to distribute among the relatives OF
victims of the recent affray at Mitchells,
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-12
FOre-Warned Should be Fore
Armed.

For many years there has been con-
slant and powerful influence exerted by
the foreign elements of American citizen
ship to do away with the Puritanic OBJ,
servance of the Sabbath and to substitute
therefor the continental Sunday. Owing
to the great liberty enjoyed under our
government, the growth of liberal ideas
regarding the manner of religious obser-
vances, the natural inclination to find re-
creation and pleasure which the labor
of the working classes during the week
seemingly demands. this influence has
been quickly felt and yielded to, so that
the severe discipline and irksome regula-
tions of Sabbath observance imposed by
our forefathers have been gradually push
ed aside until in the cities there exists but
a short step from the American Sunday
to the European Sunday which is nothing
more or less than a grand holiday, on
which pleasures and pastimes of every
description are enjoyed theatres, circuses.
races, sports. exhibitions and celebrations
mark its observance. But never has there
been any organized movement to destroy
the American Sabbath and all its institu.
tons until the formation of the Personal
Liberty Party which has this object in
view Although it has not vet stated
its purpose fully. yet its demand tor open
saloons. open play-houses, open gardens
etc, means this and nothing more. The
fact that party has effected an organ
ization and announced its purpose, goes
to show that though success is not now
possible, the adherence of American
people to their original customs is weak
ening, and those who would revolutionze
the country even in this respect, stand
ready to make use of any ground
which may be carelessly sur
rendered Small as this organization
may now be. if it gains one point it will
grow and will in the future by gaining
control of legislatures enact laws which
will permit the privileges which it claims.
There is nothing that could so seriously
iniure the community as the destruction of
the American Sunday and before party
which already claims 10000 votes can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-12

Sam Randall is being lionized at Atlanta
The reception given him was ahead OF
anything yet rendered a distinguished
visitor to that city. The Atlanta Consti-
tuition calls him the Greatest Living
Statesman" In an editorial after prais-
ing his course in Congress during the
years Immediately following the war. that
paper says;
Beyond this, but not better than this. Mr.
Randall is the best type of the American
statesman. No man better comprehends
within himself the genius of the republic; his
very poverty honors him and stands proof of
his integrity, his courage, frsnkness, his
devotion. Dear to US especially, he is dear
TO every man who honors America and Ameri-
can institutions.
What position Cleveland will take when
he reaches this part OF the country and
promulgates his free.trade doctrines is by
these events and words pretty we'll de-
fined. Protection is the growing senti-
ment of the South and Its democratic
champion will surely receive the honors
OF the people, even If the President has
to play second fiddle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-12
READFIELD.

Rumor has il that counting those who have
Just left and those who are soon to leave
twelve or more families will 60 from our
small village to other towns, cities and states
for the winter and some not to return. Ii
may be hoped for the good of the town at
least, that the fttest remain, for the remnant
feel the loss, and would rather these would
remain and have others added TO their num-
Der with corresponding increase
in the business OF our good town; ;
for it has been proved again and again
by those men and women who have gone out
from US and made their lives successful that
Readfield has been good town in which to
raise men and women of true merit and
that it holds this rank today. No one need
doubt, but those that are lost to us have and
will continue to fill honored places in
whatever section they may be.-Mr. Albert
Knowles has gone to Michigan called there by
reason of the sickness of his brother.
Mrs. r. Russell is now on two weeks
visit at her sons. Geo. A Russell, Wilbre-
ham. Mass Mrs. L E Arnold expects TO
spend the winter in Southern California
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Steison are soon to
leave for their new home in Augusta. To-
day one of our old and respected cinz Ems,
Miss Clarisoa Haywood, was carried to her
last earthly resting place, thus following her
younger sister Lucy, who vas also maiden
of 81 years, who died July last, leaving a
brother only of this family who was too
feeble to be present at the funeral-Ihe vi.
E. Sabbath school will give Harvest con
cert at the chapel next Sunday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-12

gallons to draw from in case of fire or other
emergencies requiring large quantities OF va
ter on short notice. And to put the supply
beyond possibility of failure, and provide for
any and all contingencies, it is proposed to
erect pumping works at Lily Lake. distant
from the northernmost stream some 100 feet,
to raise the water to level of said stream
where it will flow into the reservoir above
mentioned. The height the water will have
to be raised will be 40 feet or thereaoouts.
In order TO increase the lake supply it will be
necessary to repair the old dam at the foot OF
the lake. This dam will increase the capac-
ity of the lake some % 600 900 gallons. The
cost of putting this system into practical
operation is such that the consumers may be
supplied at a moderate cost. and the town
provided with ample means for protection
against fire at much less fig ire than is COM
monty paid for such work elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-12

When the political campaign in Penn
sylvania opened there were no indications
of a warm contest; it was conceded by
all that there would be little interest in
the elections. The temperance issue has
of late become very prominent and has
aroused the opposition of the liquor men
They have raised a fund of $500, 900 which
has been placed at the disposal of the
democrats, and the two parties, the demo
Gratis and liquor party, are making some
vigorous efforts to defeat the republican
party. Their efforts are not only vigorous,
but are attempts at fraud and bribery as
has been shown in the manipulation of
several primaries, and should their plans
be carried out, Pennsylvania will he al
most as strongly bound by corruption as
is Maryland today.